How to Make Crack Green Beans

• Trim the fresh green beans, ensuring they're nice and dry. Chop the beef bacon into ½ to ¾-inch pieces. In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together until smooth, and keep your melted butter at the ready.
• Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped beef bacon and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bacon bits to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Discard any excess fat.
• Add the melted butter to the reserved bacon fat in the skillet, then increase the heat to medium-high. Add the trimmed green beans, spreading them out as much as possible. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the beans are bright green, tender-crisp, and have some lovely charred spots.
• Whisk the brown sugar-soy sauce-garlic powder mixture one more time, then pour it directly over the green beans in the skillet. Using tongs, toss everything immediately to ensure every bean gets coated. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, allowing the sauce to bubble, thicken, and caramelize into a delightful glaze.
• Turn off the heat and return the crispy bacon bits to the skillet. Toss gently to combine, then taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm. For an extra touch, garnish with toasted sesame seeds for a stunning presentation.